Purchasing Managers Salary (2025)
Based on 84,320 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $92,490 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $115,550 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $148,080 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $182,270 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $223,280 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$92K
25th
$116K
Median
$148K
75th
$182K
90th
$223K
Highest Paying States for Purchasing Managers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $186,350 |
| Colorado | $183,310 |
| Massachusetts | $179,070 |
| New York | $177,260 |
| District of Columbia | $175,130 |
| Virginia | $170,830 |
| Washington | $167,790 |
| California | $165,780 |
| New Hampshire | $165,550 |
| Kansas | $163,580 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Purchasing Managers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Jersey at an average of $186,350 per year, while Kansas has an average of $163,580 — a difference of $22,770. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Purchasing Managers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 84,320 workers were employed as Purchasing Managerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $156,360 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-3061